AN URGENT appeal has gone out for drivers for a community volunteer car scheme.

People are needed to help make a difference to the lives of isolated older people in Coventry.

Coventry-based Community Transport is looking for people to help start up a community car scheme for lonely or isolated older people who find it difficult to get to the shops, to visit friends or social events.

Councillor Hazel Noonan, the city council's cabinet member for community services, said: "Breaking the isolation is difficult for some people who need support in making the first step.

"The volunteer car scheme is a fantastic idea and I would encourage people to sign up to it."

Anyone interested in finding out more about being a volunteer driver should contact Mike Olner at Community Transport, Coventry, on 024 7669 1433 or Parmjit Dhaliwal at the Older People's Partnership on 024 7683 2372.